Thursday, July 21, 2011

Punch Limited Edition Toro 94.76


Finally got around to smoking one of my FREE cigars from Cigar Rights of America for joining for my 3rd year.
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This cigar shocked me at first because of how easy the draw was.  I have smoked some cigars that take a little bit to settle down and develop a good flavor, however this was a great cigar from start to finish.  A very mild smoke that was easy to enjoy.
Nicaraguan Wrapper, Honduras 6 x 52
Good review also from zencigar.com:
This is a great rustic looking cigar. The wrapper is a tawny brown with minimal veins with lots of tooth. It gives a little to the touch in the middle, which makes me wonder if this is going to burn and draw well all of the way through.

It clips great, I light the cigar easily and the first thing I notice is quite surprising – no harshness. Usually cigars made by the two big guys, General and Altadis, are sub par compared to other premium handmades. They are usually rushed out of the factory and quite young and unbalanced. But this was very nice!
There was lots of wood and leather from the onset with a rich hearty core of tobacco. Initially I got lots of smoke, but the burn was progressing too quickly for my liking.
About halfway down, it began to tunnel – that soft spot I mentioned earlier – but quickly corrected itself. The burn was relatively straight and even throughout the smoke, but it did require some occasional “touch-ups”.
The last few inches were rich and intense, full-bodied but not strong, tons of coffee, leather and wood abound. There was also a nice lingering cocoa note on the finish, which was long.
Not only was this cigar good – it was great! This was one of the best cigars I have ever smoked from General, and one of the best tasting cigars I have tried in some time. It had the perfect balance of flavors and strength, the only detractor was the construction and it was not that complex. After this, I can’t wait to try the rest from the sampler!
Rating: 90 (A-)

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